The NCSC’s Active Cyber Defence (ACD) program aims to protect the UK from cyber threats by providing tools and services to improve cybersecurity across the public and private sectors. Active Cyber Defence Further reading Introducing Active Cyber Defence 2.0

Advanced Message Security (AMS) is a feature of IBM MQ designed to safeguard sensitive data while it travels across the IBM MQ network. Further reading Overview of Advanced Message Security - IBM Documentation Qualities of protection available with AMS - IBM Documentation Related IBM MQ

Affinity is a method used by fraudsters to build trust and rapport with their victims, often by exploiting shared interests or common backgrounds, in order to manipulate and deceive them more effectively. Further reading Related pages Book - Scam me if you can

The agency problem arises when there is a conflict of interest between the goals of a company’s management and its shareholders. This issue occurs because managers may prioritise their personal gains over the profitability and value of the company. Further reading Agency Problem: Definition, Examples, and Ways To Minimize Risks - Investopedia Principal–agent problem - Wikipedia The Agency Problem: Two Infamous Examples - Investopedia Related pages Corporate governance

Agile auditing is an innovative approach to internal audit that emphasises flexibility, collaboration, and rapid response to change. By integrating agile principles and practices, Agile Audit aims to deliver a more effective audit. Further reading Agile auditing, Mindset over matter - pwc (PDF) What is agile auditing? A guide to agile auditing for internal audit - Wolter Kluwer Future Ready: Toward a Sound Agile Audit Framework - ISACA Journal Related pages Agile methodology